Whether it’s the sky, earth, flowers or water, humans are naturally attracted to the outdoors. If you’ve always wanted to incorporate the outdoors within your work place, we can help you achieve this. Here are how some of our customers have customised artificial hedges from The Outdoor Look to bring the outdoors in, with creative […]
The Outdoorlook presents the top 5 deck design ideas! This infographic shows how you can really transform your garden with composite decking! For more design ideas you can incorporate with your own composite decking ideas!
Composite decking has slowly been building traction since its first release in 1990. In the past few years it has become more and more popular for home design, but why? Composite decking is low maintenance One thing that draws people into buying composite decking is the fact that once it is installed, it requires little […]
If you’ve come to this blog then no doubt you want to spice up the design of your outdoor space. Maybe you’re a design lover and you’ve come to read up on the beautiful innovative garden/home designs of 2019. Or maybe, just maybe, you want to somehow incorporate composite decking patio into your garden. Well whatever […]
Your home is your castle; it’s your love, your livelihood and as a homeowner, you want to keep it as clean and tidy as humanly possible. Sometimes this can be quite difficult especially if you have kids or own pets of any kind. Different seasons cause different problems with different parts of the outside world […]
A frequently asked question for people converting their lawn from natural to artificial is, “how does artificial grass handle through the cold months?” and most people are surprised to hear that although there are little hacks and tips you can use with your grass, in the long run, your artificial lawn will withstand frostbite and […]
Winter is here and unfortunately so is the cold weather. This usually means (if you live in the UK) you spend yourself cooped up inside enjoying the warmth of your home, but it doesn’t have to be like that. You can enjoy your composite garden decking much as you do in Summer maybe even a […]
So we’re going to presume you’ve made the choice to go with composite decking over traditional wood planks. You may think this is the hardest decision to be made however there are far more other design decisions to be made. One of the hardest is choosing the correct colour to match your garden in terms […]
Behind the initial cost of buying traditional wooden decking; with it being, in general, more expensive, there are lots of factors and hidden costs that make wooden decking even dearer than composite decking. When most people opt for the option of going for traditional wooden planks they don’t realize how much effort, time and money […]
Much like wooden decking, your composite decking can grow mold on it too, even though it is low maintenance composite decking. Mold is caused by outdoor moisture and water being trapped within cracks and joints which can freeze with low temperatures and expand causing the wood to crack, in addition to this black spots may […]
There are more types, shapes and sizes of artificial hedging than you can imagine to fit your garden. Everyone’s garden is different, differently shaped, sized and some gardens can grow things that others can’t. More often than not; installing an artificial hedge for your garden is completely neglected as people completely disregard anything artificial, however […]
Having a hot tub in the scorching summer months is a perfect escape from everything going on, allowing you to relax and lose yourself. When it comes to building hot tubs there’s a lot people don’t know, which often leads to confusion so people shy away from building decking or a hot tub completely. There are […]
Artificial grass is often overlooked by homeowners due to its unjust representation of being a tacky cheap looking alternative to natural grass however recently in the past few years it has evolved so much that you cannot differentiate it to real grass. It’s a well-known fact that elderly people take pride in their gardens and […]
Here in the UK, we’ve unfortunately become accustomed to bad weather and extreme conditions; so making sure your garden can tackle these diverse weather conditions is a must! Wood used to be the sought-after choice for decking and home improvement. Why is capped and uncapped composite decking taking over? Wood is expensive Vs Capped Decking Using […]
With the sun finally making an appearance, people up and down the country will be aiming to make the most of their outdoor spaces ready for the summer BBQ season. Whether you have an upcoming event, or are just wanting to spruce up your outdoor area, there are more things to consider than you think. […]
With the summer months looming, many people will be looking through their windows and not liking what they see. The process of starting again with our gardens can seem daunting. Often a bleak, blank canvas, outdoor spaces can look dismal in the winter, lacking colour and excitement. The start of the warmer weather, however, signals […]
The fact that London is facing a housing crisis is no secret. As more and more people flock to the Capital for work, London’s housing market is experiencing a strain never seen before. As more flats are being built to meet the demand, The Outdoor look is urging those purchasing flats not to forget about […]
Summer is a time for spending time in the great outdoors. Living in Britain means we don’t get many opportunities to embrace eating al fresco, but when we do, we do it right. Garden parties, barbeques and other outdoor celebrations adorn many gardens every summer as soon as the sun appears. However, the winter months […]
Artificial grass has come a long way since it was first invented. For many, the idea brings up memories of hours spent chasing a ball on the AstroTurf at school, however artificial grass and plants are now an actively desired addition to outdoor spaces. And why not?! There’s actually a lot to like about artificial […]
Decking is extremely trendy. A simple way to lift a garden, it adds a bit of pizazz and covers a multitude of garden problems. Traditionally made from wood, traditional decking is high-maintenance, requiring painting or staining every year to keep it looking fresh. Plastic decking on the other hand is becoming an increasingly popular choice […]
